Monday, June 25, 2018

The Orchard Collection

I have been very quiet on my blog and social media, I apologize for that. I have been working hard on my new collection. "The Orchard Collection". These Punch Needle Patterns all measure 7" x 7" which makes them easy to Mix and Match. Choose your favorite or punch them all. I've decided to make them into a banner for above my dining room window. Directions on how to make a interchangeable banner board is available on my finishing page here is the link: The Banner

My intention is to make another banner for The Holidays which can be swopped out for Christmas.

They are mounted using magnets, which makes them very easy to remove and exchange. Love it.... since I do switch things up a bit for a seasonal change.

I used a three strand CTR needle. They come with a color code using DMC embroidery floss and

measure 7" by 7". These are a fun and easy punch. The background is punched using DMC's balled #8 floss, so the background has no separating or rethreading of the needle. You can decide for yourself whether you would like the outer black border, I wanted to frame them off for the banner. If you look closely there is also a matching colored border which can be increased in amount of rows for an alternative finished edge. Thank you as always for stopping by.

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WINKLES

Briar Cottage

Briar Cottage is located on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. I started selling my artwork 24 years ago, and never looked back. The Cottage and Studio are magical places full of whimsy and inspiration. I tend to the Cottage and gardens that surround my magical world.

We can all agree that life goes by so fast, and lately, life is more serious and it all seems to fly by in a wink of an eye. And yes, a wink not a blink.

Once and while, we all get a chance reflect on childhood stories, imaginary creatures and whimsical fantasies that make us smile, ground us from the everyday stresses and keep us telling tales to younger generations in hope that they can find those times that we seek so hard to cherish.

I have dabbled in so many forms of artistry, but nothing has made me more proud and happier than creating an imaginary world around me with Punch Needle designs and "Winkles."